(MSTU) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

CBOE: MSTU · Real-Time Price · USD
5.26
-0.17 (-3.13%)
At close: Aug 29, 2025, 3:00 PM

Max Pain By Strike

MSTU trades at $5.26, 12.3% below the near-term max pain of $6 expiring Sep 5, 2025 (3 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($5-$8.5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 6 where 5 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for MSTU shows a downward trend from 8.5 to 5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 55% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 5.26 could support dips. Strong magnetic level at 6 (5 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.

Max Pain Table

Expiration Date Max Pain Max Pain vs Current Price
Sep 5, 2025 6 0.74 (13.96%)
Sep 12, 2025 7 1.74 (32.95%)
Sep 19, 2025 6 0.74 (13.96%)
Sep 26, 2025 6.5 1.24 (23.46%)
Oct 3, 2025 6 0.74 (13.96%)
Oct 10, 2025 8.5 3.24 (61.44%)
Oct 17, 2025 6 0.74 (13.96%)
Dec 19, 2025 6 0.74 (13.96%)
Mar 20, 2026 5 -0.26 (-5.03%)